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Tae Iwasawa¹, Shoichiro Matsushita¹, Mariko Hirayama¹

¹Department of Radiology, Kanagawa Cardiovascular & Respiratory Center, 6-16-1 Tomioka-higashi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0051, Japan.

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Thin-section computed tomography (CT) offers precise lung function evaluation beyond morphology. Quantitative CT analysis aids in early disease detection and monitoring, proving valuable in pandemic scenarios.

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artificial intelligence chronic obstructive computed tomography densitometry image reconstruction interstitial lung diseases pulmonary disease

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Background:

Thin-section computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging modality for assessing lung morphology and respiratory function.
Advanced CT techniques provide precise 3D volumetric measurements of the lungs, airways, and vessels.
Quantitative CT analysis, including lung histograms, correlates with traditional pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

Purpose of the Study:

To review quantitative CT analysis methods for evaluating respiratory function.
To explore the clinical applications of quantitative CT in various lung diseases.
To highlight technological advancements improving CT analysis accuracy.

Main Methods:

Utilizing thin-section CT for precise 3D volumetric measurements.
Analyzing lung histograms and volume ratios of attenuation areas.
Correlating quantitative CT indices with traditional pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

Main Results:

Quantitative CT analysis provides precise lung, airway, and vessel volumes correlated with PFTs.
Lung histogram analysis, specifically volume ratios, shows correlation with PFT results.
Quantitative CT aids in early detection and progression assessment of diffuse lung diseases, including pre-COPD and interstitial lung abnormalities.

Conclusions:

Quantitative CT analysis is a valuable tool for assessing respiratory function and disease progression.
Its application extends to early disease identification and has proven critical during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Technological advancements in CT imaging enhance the accuracy and utility of quantitative analysis for lung diseases.